A fight between a new recruit and a veteran led to both sides eating military sticks. It is said that no acquaintance can be achieved without fighting. When recruit Luo Wencai apologized to Qin Shou with half a roast chicken, both sides discovered that they were fellow villagers from the same place.
"It was really a flood that washed away the Dragon King Temple. One family didn't know the other." Qin Shou was also embarrassed when he heard about Luo Wencai's hometown.
Qin Shou patted this little fellow on the shoulder and said proudly: "In the future, if anyone in the group dares to bully you, tell me and I will stand up for you!"
However, the new recruit Luo Wencai shook his head like a rattle: "I almost got you shot this time, how can I dare to do it next time?"
"Hahaha, that's true." Qin Shou felt particularly happy because he met a fellow villager.
"We brothers must have a good drink today." Qin Shou mysteriously took off his water bottle from the wooden shelf, and found an enamel jar for recruit Luo Wencai and stuffed it into his hand.
"Brother Qin, it's boring for us to drink water. I paid my military salary later, so I'll treat you to a drink." Luo Wencai was also happy to meet people from his hometown here.
Qin Shou smiled mysteriously, patted his kettle and poured half of it for Luo Wencai, smiling and saying, "Would you like to try it?"
Luo Wen took a sip doubtfully, and suddenly a burning sensation shot up his throat, and he said in surprise: "It's wine."
"Shh," Qin Shou hurriedly made a shushing gesture to Luo Wencai and whispered: "Our regimental deputy is not allowed to drink alcohol on a daily basis. I heard that it will cause trouble, so don't tell anyone."
Luo Wencai saw Qin Shou's careful look and nodded seriously.
"Come, let's talk while eating." Qin Shou tore open half of the roast chicken wrapped in oil paper with a smile on his face.
The two people who were still fighting in the mud during the day were secretly hiding in the tent, drinking wine and eating roast chicken, chatting about the strange things in their hometown, and they were having a good time.
The veterans and the new recruits didn't know each other without fighting. After they all received a beating with a military stick, their relationship became much more harmonious.
When the training began on the second day, although the veteran officers had strict requirements for the recruits as always, after the instructions of the first battalion commander Lu Xing, they no longer gave corporal punishment to the recruits who did not meet the standards, but instead provided additional training.
The recruits had seen the scars all over the veterans yesterday, and they knew that they were not deserters who were greedy for life and feared death. Their strict training was only to make themselves more capable of saving their lives when facing the Japanese. That was a good thing for themselves.
good.
So there is no need for the veterans to urge, the recruits have also exerted all their strength to take the initiative to train, which surprised the veterans. After the emotional fight, they became enlightened?
As time went by, the recruits also learned from various channels that their regiment suffered heavy losses in the previous stage of the Minshan battle. The entire regiment was almost wiped out, and they understood better why the veterans were strict with them.
"Company commander, tell us the story of fighting the Japanese."
The recruits' contempt for the veterans turned into admiration. Taking advantage of the breaks in training, they gathered around the veterans one after another, wanting to hear stories from the battlefield.
Seeing those earnest faces, the veterans were naturally proud. They recounted the bloody battles with the Japanese in slightly deep tones, making the recruits feel as if they were immersed in the scene.
Infected by this emotion, the new recruits wished they could be on the battlefield and fight side by side with the veterans to kill the Japanese together.
"The little devils are very vicious. They are well-fed, well-clothed, and have good physical strength. They can walk as fast as they fly. If anyone turns around and runs away, they will definitely be caught up and killed."
Although the veterans hated the Japs, they did not belittle the Japs. Instead, they asked the recruits to pay more attention to them and not to lose their lives because they underestimated the enemy.
"What should we do?" After hearing that the Japanese were vicious, some recruits began to feel timid.
The veterans said viciously: "On the battlefield, it's life and death. We can't survive by running. We can only fight with the Japanese. Only by killing the Japanese can we survive."
Some recruits asked: "What if I can't beat him?"
The veteran pointed to the brothers around him and said: "There are so many brothers around us. When we go to the battlefield, we should help each other, block each other's bullets, block each other's bayonets. Don't just rush in stupidly. If you think you can't beat me, you can
Ask your brothers for help."
The recruits looked at the brothers around them and remembered the veterans' words firmly in their hearts. On the battlefield, brothers should help each other.
"Our regimental deputy has said that whether we are attacking or retreating, our brothers must be firmly united to advance and retreat together, and live and die together. Therefore, we cannot abandon any of our brothers at any time."
"What if I'm left alone?" a recruit asked.
The veteran smiled faintly: "That's because you are unlucky. It would be best if you could escape. If you are surrounded by the Japanese, just pull a grenade and blow it up with the Japanese. You will be happy."
Hearing the resolute look in the veterans' eyes, the recruits trembled in their hearts. When the time came, they really wanted to explode with the Japanese, and they asked themselves that they couldn't do it.
Seeing the hesitant expressions on the recruits' faces, the veteran naturally knew what they were thinking, and added a reminder: "The Japs are not some Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva who saves the suffering. They are very vicious. If you fall into their hands... humph."
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Although the veteran didn't say anything, the recruits naturally knew that falling into the hands of the Japanese would not end well.
Seeing the new recruits who were turning pale with fright, the veteran changed the topic and said with a smile: "Be careful about these things and leave an extra bullet or grenade for yourself, so that you won't be unable to survive or die."
"Actually, there is nothing scary about Japanese soldiers. They just have two shoulders against one head. If you stab him, he will still die."
After the veterans frightened the new recruits, they started to cheer them up again. They were really afraid of frightening them.
"Keep training!"
The voices of the platoon commanders of each company came from a distance. The veteran finished his story, patted his butt and stood up: "If you want to survive, train me to death!"
The recruits naturally knew that the veterans were kind to them, so they stopped being pretentious and started training hard. Whether it was shooting, stabbing or dropping bombs, they all exerted their strength.
The slogans were shouted loudly on the training ground, and the battalion commanders who were supervising were very satisfied when they saw the new recruits being covered in mud and sweating profusely during the training.
The training of the new recruits was going on intensely, and Yang Ling soon returned from the brigade headquarters and brought back new battlefield conditions.
"The two Japanese divisions have already reached Mahuiling. The troops in front have suffered heavy casualties and can hardly hold it anymore."
In the temporary regiment headquarters in the village, Yang Ling immediately summoned the battalion and company commanders to hold an emergency military meeting upon his return. The first thing he started talking about was bad news.
The battalion and company commanders have been paying close attention to the training of new recruits these days, hoping to improve their combat effectiveness as soon as possible and actively preparing for the battle.
But when they heard that the two Japanese divisions had reached the front line of Mahuiling, they were still shocked, and their expressions turned solemn immediately.
They had experienced the Japs' combat capabilities. Their 74th Army was evenly matched against a brigade of the Japs. Now that two divisions were coming over them, they immediately felt heavy pressure.
"When are we going up?" First Battalion Commander Lu Xing asked with a solemn expression.
Yang Ling did not hide anything: "The brigade commander will come to our regiment the day after tomorrow to personally award medals to the officers and soldiers who have made meritorious service in combat. After the medals are awarded, they will be pulled up."